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Local Innovation NetworksArts & Business South WestArts & Business South West is the connecting point for business and arts communities in the region. At the heart of our work is the knowledge that the arts deliver unique, creative solutions that can help business to achieve success and in turn increase resources into the arts. asktenTEN provides information, advice, support and encouragement to any individual or organisation seeking performance improvement. The company exists to help promote a culture of sustainable excellence. Its key tool is POTENTIAL, a multi-faceted performance questionnaire, which organisations use to measure strengths in ten key areas. Beacon South WestBeacon South West is a unique environment which brings together companies from a diverse range of industries, and with a proven track record of success, to promote good practice, share ideas and exchange experience. BioApproaches SWBioApproaches SW supports the professional and business development of the biotechnology sector in the South West. Managed by Great Western Enterprise and funded by SWRDA. BioNETTThe Bio-NETT project intends to develop a supportive framework for encouraging the growth of local markets for bio-fuels as a low carbon fuel for public sector transport fleets across the EU. Bristol Enterprise NetworkThe Bristol Enterprise Network website is the University of Bristol's facility to assist knowledge transfer among the high-tech, high-growth business community. The network is ideally placed to bring together regional, national and international organisations from both the commercial and academic arenas. Bristol MediaBristol Media is an active network for companies and individuals who are part of the city’s lively and fast-growing creative media scene. Business in the CommunityMembership organisation committed to inspiring, innovating, and leading by sharing learning and experience. Organises three main networks: Chief Executives Forum, Peer Group Dialogues and issue-based Learning Networks. Connecting BristolThe Digital Challenge was a 2007 government competition to identify a national showcase for ICT innovation. This site documents and supports Connecting Bristol, the city’s dynamic response. Constructing ExcellenceConstructing Excellence aims to deliver improved industry performance resulting in a demonstrably better built environment. Constructing Excellence is a unique bridge between industry, clients, government and the research community. Constructing Excellence is a new single organisation governed by members with the involvement of other customers and stakeholders. Creative Technology NetworkFrom broadcasting, games and animation to design, visualisation and mobile media, the Creative Technology Network brings together individuals and organisations from across computing, communications and the creative industries. Food and Drink Innovation Network (FDIN)Facilitates the transfer and application of new technologies to the food supply chain, with a particular focus on food quality and safety. Managed by the University of Plymouth. Jointly funded by the SWRDA and the European Commission (Inspire SW). Gloucestershire Enterprise Network (GEN)GEN Online offers business networking and collaboration opportunities in Gloucestershire. Managed by the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, GEN Online offers a gateway to business support services encouraging business development and communication. Gloucestershire Media Group (GMG)The Gloucestershire Media Group (The GMG) was formed in 2003 by South West Screen, in conjunction with Cheltenham Film Studios, to support the development, integration, and expansion of media companies, individuals and activity in Gloucestershire. Horizon South WestHorizon South West is a network of over 45 environmental business support organisations in the South West dedicated to maximising the effectiveness of environmental business support, advice and guidance towards a low carbon, resource efficient and sustainable region.region. It was formed in 1998 and became a Company Limited by Guarantee in 2002. Institute of Directors (IoD) South WestMembership organisation supporting directors and championing entrepreneurs engaged in making decisions involving innovation, risk and investment. South West region covers area from Wiltshire to Cornwall. International Centre for the Environment (ICE)The International Centre for the Environment (ICE) at the University of Bath is an across disciplinary Centre. It functions as a network within the University and with other centres of excellence in the UK and worldwide. iShed - Connecting Emerging Technologies for Creative IndustriesiShed supports individuals, companies and organisations to take risks, make time and explore the creative and commercial potential of new technologies. M4 Innovation NetworkNetwork of innovative technology-based companies and organisations in industrial, science and knowledge based sectors. NRG Business NetworksRegular business lunch network meetings designed to encourage relationship building between businesses. NRG offers training in networking as well as mentoring. Regeneration South West NetworkRegeneration South West Network is designed to make it easier for people working in the fields of regeneration, renewal and social inclusion to share experience, learn from each other and find out what is going on in the region. Regional Language Network South WestRLN SW offers free advice to businesses on developing a successful foreign language and cultural strategy. They aim to help improve the performance of SW businesses in international markets and to contribute to raising skill levels in the workplace by showing the benefits of using languages and cultural understanding. Science City BristolScience City Bristol will support and develop the area's science and innovation assets to deliver sustainable economic and social benefit by: - Bringing business, academia and government together - Creating a more connected scientific community - Promoting the area's scientific achievements to help us attract even more world-leading scientific enterprise and research - Creating a culture for all which understands and celebrates science and technology SETsquared PartnershipSETsquared helps early-stage, high-tech, high-growth potential ventures get on the road to success by bringing together the research strengths of four leading universities with private sector commercial expertise and a network of experienced entrepreneurs, potential investors and business professionals across Southern England. Silicon South WestA cluster of Silicon Design companies which directly employ some 5,000 people. A feature of the cluster is its active start-up culture and these companies have raised around £250million of venture capital in recent years. Silcon South West supports early stage technology-based companies in the South West following the launch of a new programme called FASTtrack. South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN)The South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN) connects private investors, or 'Business Angels', with companies looking for investment. SWAIN specialises in helping small and medium sized companies to find equity finance, and assists private investors in the South West to search for investment opportunities in businesses with growth potential. South West BioFuels ForumSouth West Biofuels forum has been set up, to establish a network of potential actors in the market, covering the whole supply chain from growers, through fuel production and distribution to end users. South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS)Set up to help smaller business improve productivity, reduce waste and compete more effectively, the South West MAS (SWMAS) aims to make a significant difference to the manufacturing industry in the South West. SParkThe South West RDA, Quantum and the universities of Bristol, Bath and the West of England have come together to deliver a world class environment for science and technology, which will capitalise on the leading research facilities of the three universities, the thriving commercial R&D sector in the region and the UK's most qualified workforce outside London. SUPERGEN Biomass and Bioenergy ConsortiumThe SUPERGEN Biomass and Bioenergy Consortium aims to provide a recognised focus for UK biomass and bioenergy activities that unites key stakeholders and academia through leading edge research in renewable energy UK Work Organisation Network (UKWON)UK WON is a network of institutions, practitioners and individuals researching and developing new ways of organising work that meet the competitive challenge of contemporary economic, technological and cultural change. West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF)The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) is a trade association that champions and supports the interests of the aerospace and defence industry in the South West of England. The forum leads the industry in delivering competitiveness programmes to the SME community. Wired WestWired West's aim is to give voice and visibility to organisations, which range from digital arts and media, through hardware and software design, to infrastructure servicing and provision, commercial organisations and leading academic and research organisations, in order to allow them to thrive. |
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